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SouthErN Spotlight

Hannah’s Home Annual Gala Raises Record $1.1 Million

With the theme of, “This event far
“Dream On,” Hannah’s surpassed my dreams,”
Home’s Fifth Annual Gala said Carol Beresford,
raised a record-shattering founder of Hannah’s
$1.1 million, more than Home. “We watched the
double the previous mark. power of a community
Over 320 guests gathered at coming together to
the Pelican Club in Jupiter on help those in need. I
Thursday, Feb. 15 to celebrate am so thankful for the George Gentile, Jan Gentile
the mission, residents and life Dale Hedrick, Cathy Burk generosity of those who
of Hannah’s Home. The event share the vision for the future of Hannah’s Home and its
was chaired by Mastroianni Family Foundation founder, Nick residents.”
Mastroianni II. Village of Tequesta attorney Keith and Jennifer
Davis served as honorary cochairs. Dave McGovern, Mayor Molly Young, Jeff Sabin Southern Spotlight on page 2
For the third consecutive year, the Mastroianni Family
Foundation served as the gala’s presenting sponsor. Nick to support Hannah’s Home’s campus expansion, ensuring
Mastroianni kicked off the program by donating $500,000 that the fifth annual event would be a success. SouthErN profilE

NoNprofit EvENt
Rory McIlroy

Palm Beach International Boat Show Wins Capital

Gives Back Awards $500,000 One’s The Match

To Inaugural Grant Recipients At The Park

TNT Sports Marquee Golf
The Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back
grant program announced the inaugural grant recipients at Event Served As A Platform To
a cocktail reception on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Lake
Pavilion in Downtown West Palm Beach. Promote Greater Inclusiveness
The grant program is a collaboration between the Marine
Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC), And Access To The Game Of Golf
the owner of the Palm Beach International Boat Show, and
Informa, the producer of the show. Rory McIlroy won
In its first year, the Palm Beach International Boat Show TNT Sports ninth
Gives Back grant program distributed $500,000 among installment of Capital
25 nonprofit organizations to help support environmental One’s The Match,
and marine education programs and waterfront projects in a c h a r i t a b l e g o l f
Palm Beach County. This included educational activities, competition, on Monday,
curriculum development, field trips, outreach, in-house Feb. 26, at The Park in
Andrew Doole, Rena Blades, Mayor Keith James, Alyssa programs and cultural events. West Palm Beach. The
Freeman, Austin Burkett “We are honored to promote and protect the sound Sports Emmy-nominated Rory McIlroy
growth of the marine industry premier live golf event
in Palm Beach County for series – in conjunction with The Park, First Tee, Warner
the benefit and education Bros. Discovery, and the event’s sponsors – served as a
of the community and the platform to promote greater inclusiveness and access to
environment,” said Alyssa the game of golf.
Freeman, executive director The Park, West Palm Beach’s new, reimagined
of the MIAPBC. “The Palm municipal golf course, provides youth programs and
Beach International Boat community outreach through its nonprofit organization,
Show Gives Back program
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